Carrot, Potato and Fresh Fish Soup

Why people make this soup

The 36th Hong Kong Book Fair was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, bringing together more than 770 exhibitors and over 600 cultural activities and talks. Nourilo was invited by Wan Li Book Company to hold a presentation for his new book on postpartum confinement and food therapy.

Postpartum confinement is traditionally regarded as an important time for a new mother to restore her strength. Nourilo notes that immediately after giving birth, a mother’s qi and blood have been depleted and her digestion may be relatively weak. Rather than turning straight to rich tonics such as ginseng, deer antler or donkey-hide gelatin, he recommends nutritious foods that are easier to digest and absorb, such as fresh fish soup.

This carrot, potato and fresh fish soup uses simple, readily available ingredients and is particularly suitable for breastfeeding mothers.